What kind of bulkheads?.....

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Planning on getting some bulkheads and not sure which ones to go with? I am planning on also getting some strainers to go with it. These are the types.

- threaded front/slip back
- threaded front/threaded back
- slip front/slip back

Are the heavy duty ones worth getting also? Much more pricer so debating that as well.

And the strainer are threaded and slip on too.

Anyone have any advice or recommendations? Anyone have had both and have a prefrence? Thank you in advance.
 
I gert my bulkhead fittings from here
http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?product=BulkheadFittingsStandard

The screens on the bulkhead fitting really restrict your water flow. I'm guessing by about 1/2 of what the bulkhead fitting is rated for. The type of bitting depends on how you are going to use it. If you are going to glue the pipes in the back, get slip fittings, if you are going to screw it in, use threaded. I do recommend threaded if you are going to use spraybars as a return through bulkhead fittings.
 
I guess what im asking is what are the pros/cons of going threaded/slip, threaded/threaded etc. Just debating which ones to get and wanted to get advice first.
 
I dont think there are really pros and cons for slip vs thread. They are more based on application and your preference. If you want to glue your plumbing in place go with slip fittings, if you want to be able to take it apart at a later date without having to cut the PVC and install another fitting to repair the cut go with threaded. I went with slip fitting because I have seen too many thread fitting with slow leaks (hey look, a con) but I should have gone with a threaded fitting inside the tank where my spraybars attach. The water pressure can blow them off.
 
Mine are threaded inside and slip outside, which is exactly what I wanted. This way the outside is glued into place and I don't have to worry about the slow leak problem and the I can easily work on my overflows. I don't mind putting a 1 dollar fitting back on the plumbing if I need to cut it later.
 
Plumber's tape works wonders on keeping the threads from leaking IME!
 
Rass;4482744; said:
Plumber's tape works wonders on keeping the threads from leaking IME!
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Exactly, you be surprised the amount of people who simply don't know that have to do this with every threaded fitting used to carry water.
 
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